Academic Writing for International Students of Science:
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1. Verfasser: Bottomley, Jane (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Hoboken Taylor and Francis 2014
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Online-Zugang:TUM01
Beschreibung:Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 The writing process; 2.1 Writing to develop and communicate thinking; 2.2 Reflecting on your current approach to writing; 2.2.1 Preparing to write; 2.2.2 Putting down words on the page; 2.3 The importance of redrafting; 2.4 Focus on proofreading; 3 Academic scientific style; 3.1 Clarity; 3.1.1 Sentence length and text organisation; 3.1.2 Being concise; 3.1.3 Being precise; 3.2 Language and conventions; 3.2.1 What is academic scientific writing?; 3.2.2 Common features of academic scientific texts
4 Sentence structure 14.1 Subject + verb structures; 4.2 Sentence types; 4.2.1 Forming simple sentences; 4.2.2 Compound and complex sentences; 4.2.2.1 Forming compound sentences; 4.2.2.2 Forming complex sentences with subordinating conjunctions; 4.2.3 Other complex sentences; 4.2.3.1 Participle clauses; 4.2.3.2 Infinitive clauses of purpose; 4.2.3.3 that-clauses; 4.2.4 Focus on relative clauses; 5 Sentence structure 2; 5.1 Combining ideas; 5.1.1 Prepositional phrases; 5.1.2 Sentence connectors; 5.1.3 Controlling syntax; 5.2 Focus on punctuation; 5.3 Lists and parallel structures
6 Paragraph development: achieving flow6.1 Information structure; 6.1.1 Given versus new information; 6.1.2 General and specific; 6.2 Cohesive devices; 6.3 Focus on punctuation; 7 Referring to sources: paraphrase, referencing, criticality and the issue of plagiarism; 7.1 Using your own words; 7.1.1 The issue of plagiarism; 7.1.2 Good reasons to use your own words; 7.1.3 Good reasons not to use your own words; 7.2 Adopting good academic practice: referencing and criticality; 7.3 Strategies for paraphrase and summary; 7.4 Synthesising information from multiple sources
7.5 Using your reading to build a bank of common structures and phrases8 Textual development: structure, coherence, argument and critical thinking; 8.1 Structure and coherence; 8.1.1 Focus on introductions and conclusions; 8.1.2 Describing methodology; 8.1.3 Describing and discussing results; 8.2 Maintaining coherence; 8.3 Building an argument; 8.4 Focus on defining terminology; 9 Academic and scientific conventions; 9.1 Referencing conventions; 9.2 Incorporating quotation; 9.3 Tables and figures; 9.4 Equations; 9.5 Units of measurement; 9.6 Acronyms and abbreviations
9.7 Bullet point and numbered lists9.8 UK versus US spelling; 9.9 Formatting and presentation; Appendix 1 Verb forms and patterns; Appendix 2 Complex noun phrases; Appendix 3 Common areas of difficulty in grammar and punctuation; Appendix 4 Model texts; Answer key; Bibliography; Sources of authentic example texts and sentences; Index
Academic Writing for International Students of Science will help international students to develop their command of academic scientific writing in English. It guides students through the writing process itself, and will help them to produce clear, well-written and well-organised essays and reports. The book covers a range of issues such as how to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely, how to develop a coherent argument, and how to avoid plagiarism by making effective reference to sources. Through detailed analysis of authentic scientific texts, the book will enhance st
Beschreibung:173 pages
ISBN:9781317695325
1317695321

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